PERTAINING (TO) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pertaining (to)

verb

present participle of pertain (to)

as in concerning

to have (something) as a subject matter where would I find books pertaining to birds?

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Last month, six women interviewed by the Times described concerning behavior by Platner, including excessive drinking, infidelity, and, in one account, physical intimidation.

— Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Most concerning to Slok is what happens if this gap grows as AI deployment and productivity gains continue to sputter.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026

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